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Post by ArgyleChick on Dec 29, 2007 17:45:32 GMT -1
If you think any of your club's have had a naff day, spare a thought for Motherwell and their fans who's club captain collapsed and died today whilst playing. So sad
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Post by GresleyRam©®™ on Dec 29, 2007 17:48:02 GMT -1
there's another thread about this somehwere! Phil O'Donnell - i'm sure he played for Wednesday a few years ago, though may be wrong?? Sad news indeed! RIP
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Post by Mrs H on Dec 29, 2007 17:54:20 GMT -1
Jesus that's awful. He did play (spent most of it injured) for Wednesday under David Pleat.
I feel truly sad about that. My thoughts go out to his family.
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Post by Kentucky Kid on Dec 29, 2007 18:01:21 GMT -1
rip-its times like this when football comes second
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Post by Fizzy Bread on Dec 29, 2007 18:01:38 GMT -1
How awful Only 35 as well. A very sad day for football RIP.
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Post by ITFC Dudette6 on Dec 29, 2007 18:20:31 GMT -1
So tragic. RIP.
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Post by CarrowGirl on Dec 29, 2007 19:24:47 GMT -1
RIP
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Post by PureOldGold on Dec 29, 2007 21:09:48 GMT -1
RIP
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Post by CmonYouSpurs on Dec 30, 2007 0:18:30 GMT -1
unbelievable
RIP
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Post by Nik *QPR* on Dec 30, 2007 0:58:13 GMT -1
RIP.
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Post by T C on Dec 30, 2007 13:21:47 GMT -1
R.I.P kind of puts life into perspective doesn't it ?
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Post by MRMILLWALL on Dec 30, 2007 14:43:02 GMT -1
RIP Terrible shame for a man so young.
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Post by mortontheblade on Dec 30, 2007 15:34:57 GMT -1
Motherwell skipper O'Donnell dies
Motherwell midfielder Phil O'Donnell has died after collapsing during his side's 5-3 win over Dundee United.
O'Donnell collapsed to the ground as he was about to be substituted at Fir Park and received five minutes' treatment before being stretchered to an ambulance.
But Motherwell chairman Bill Dickie has confirmed that the 35-year-old has died after being taken to hospital.
Dickie said: "Unfortunately I can confirm very, very sad news that Phil O'Donnell has lost his life.
"We don't know what it was, but there will be a post-mortem. This is a tragic happening and that's all I can say."
Devastated
Motherwell manager Mark McGhee said: "I don't want to say anything more than how devastated everyone at the club is for his wife and his young children.
"That's what we are all feeling tonight, nothing else matters.
"Obviously from the club's point of view we'll gather round to give his family as much support as they need."
Speaking after the game, before news of O'Donnell's death had come through, McGhee confirmed the substitution was 'a coincidence'.
McGhee later replaced David Clarkson - O'Donnell's nephew - who had been shaken up by the incident.
"We took Clarkson off because he got a fright from the nature of the collapse," said McGhee.
"A few of the boys got a fright."
O'Donnell started his career at Motherwell before leaving for Celtic in 1994 and then joining Sheffield Wednesday five years later.
He returned to Fir Park in January 2004 and was captain of a Well side who have been performing above expectations this season.
Phil O'Donnell Factfile 1972: Born on March 25, in Hamilton. 1990: Makes his Motherwell debut as a 17-year-old. 1991: Scores for Motherwell in 4-3 victory over Dundee United in Scottish Cup final. 1993: September - Makes his debut - and only appearance - for Scotland as a substitute in the World Cup qualifier against Switzerland. 1994: Signs for Celtic for £1.75million. 1999: Moves on to Sheffield Wednesday. 2003: Released by Wednesday after injuries prevent him making an impact at Hillsborough. 2004: After being handed the chance to train with Motherwell, O'Donnell is awarded an 18-month contract by manager Terry Butcher and makes his second debut against Dundee United in January 2004, a game in which his nephew David Clarkson scored a hat-trick in a 3-1 win. 2005: Plays for Motherwell in Scottish League Cup final, which Rangers win 5-1. 2006: Appointed captain of Motherwell after former skipper Scott Leitch joins Ross County. Injury ruins his season though, and after playing three games early on he is ruled out for the rest of the campaign. 2007: April - Signs a new one-year contract as player-coach. December 29 - O'Donnell dies, aged 35, after collapsing during Motherwell's home match against Dundee United in the Scottish Premier League. Motherwell chairman Bill Dickie says: "This is a tragic happening."
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RIP
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Post by PASTIE on Dec 30, 2007 21:20:16 GMT -1
6 weeks younger than me. Awful.
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